How to Spend a Short Visit to the Gold Coast

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How to Spend a Short Visit to the Gold Coast
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• There are tonnes of things to see and do in
  the Gold Coast, but if you're only there for a
  few short days, you can still take in some of the
  area's best. There's no shortage of Gold Coast
  activities that will appeal to people with all
  different types of interests, but these are, in
  our opinion, some of the best attractions and
  worth squeezing in on your short trip to the Gold
  Coast.

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• Beach Time
• No trip to the Gold Coast is complete without
  checking out some of the local beaches. While
  Surfers Paradise is among the most famous sandy
  spots in Australia, the area boasts several
  others, like Main Beach, Broadbeach or Mermaid
  Beach.

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• And, when you're tired of swimming, playing in
  the sand, or surfing, you can always hit up some
  of the nearby restaurants, bars and ice cream
  shops.
• Theme Park Adventures
• If you're looking for super fun Gold Coast
  activities for kids, the area is home to theme
  parks of various themes.

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• If you love exhilarating rides, Dreamworld has
  a motorbike rollercoaster, offers helicopter
  rides, and several other fun things to do. It's
  also a great place to see some of the local
  wildlife, as is Sea World, where visitors have
  the chance to swim with dolphins. Movie World has
  unique, movie themed rides, while the Wet 'n Wild
  Water Park's wave pool is a blast for all ages.
  The Aussie farm theme park is also a hit for
  those who love animals.

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• Explore the Hinterland
• A trip to the Gold Coast isn't complete
  without exploring the hinterland, where world
  heritage listed rainforests offer tonnes of
  exciting opportunities to hike, watch wildlife
  and take photographs. The national parks in this
  area offer hours of interesting and memorable
  exploration with waterfalls, ancient trees, and
  interesting wildlife, like the masked mountain
  frog.

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• Wonderful Wildlife
• Adults and children alike will love seeing
  some of the area's native wildlife at Currumbin
  Wildlife Sanctuary. Check out the Blinky Bill
  show or simply enjoy wandering through the
  Sanctuary, which is home to hundreds of species.

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• If you're touring Australia, be sure to
  schedule some travel time for the Gold Coast.
  Every year, thousands of people visit the area
  for the incredible scenery, beautiful beaches,
  exciting wildlife and more. Whether you only have
  a few short days or a couple of weeks to see all
  that the Gold Coast has to offer, it's sure to be
  a memorable experience.